Monday, June 23, 2008

Hop, Skip and Jump

I saw the sunrise at the beach for the first day of summer Saturday morning.

I harvested rosemary and lavender on the night of the Honey/Strawberry Moon last Wednesday, hanging the stems to dry on the front porch. I put up a pot of strawberry schnapps, too. It will be ready for bottling at the beginning of October.

My small wild flower garden has a few blooms. My miniature hydrangeas are heavy with blossoms and the elephant ears have a long stalk edge with white bells.

18 comments:

  1. THIRD TRY. I am seriously NOT a fan of Blogger.

    I was here reading your post when my email informed me that you'd left a comment on my blog.

    I will be by here in October with my aperitif glass and I willwant a sip or two of your yummy Strawberry Schnapps.

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  2. I forgot how annoying it can be sometimes.

    I hope the Schnapps comes out good. Waiting is the hard part.

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  3. I'll be at your place in October with my glass...er-uh...my pitcher.
    There will be a story for you at my place tomorrow.

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  4. Swampy: I'll be there with libations. I need to make more Schnapps.

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  5. Ah, the warm breeze on our cheeks.

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  6. Tom & Icy: Sunshine is a good thing.

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  7. Your garden sounds wonderful. I love the way gardeners mark time!

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  8. Sandy: Since I'm not much of a dedicated gardener, my garden is small but varied.

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  9. Strawberry Schnapps? I'd love to know how to make that!

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  10. Madame Wilde: I will post info about this soon. Very easy to do. It's the waiting that is hard.

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  11. here you are. Your photo is lovely. Welcome back...

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  12. Hey Ness...where'd my comment go?

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  13. Looks like you will have to make sure you have enough Strawberry schnapps for everyone in October.

    All I have in my "garden" are pansies and marigolds. I have no idea what flowers Hubs put in the back.

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  14. Jenn: Blogger has been gobbling again.

    Shari: We do seperate gardening, too.

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  15. Molly: Sorry I skipped you. Thanks.

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  16. Spectacular photo and loved reading about your activities for the solstice and how your garden grows.

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  17. I'll be dropping by in October as well! How about if I bring our special Boomer Diva Martini to go along with your Strawberry Schnapps?

    My ex and I spent a fall on the beach and it was heavenly. As soon as we left, it all went straight to hell!!!

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  18. nonizamboni: It feels like summer now.

    Beverly: We will need to have a Halloween party with lots of treats.

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